WP BASIC SEO META
This is a simple meta tag plugin for wp head. When activeated a new meta box will appear in post, and page edit sections of wordpress admin panel. The seo meta box will allow for adding meta tag content in wp head, such…
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WP BASIC SEO META shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP BASIC SEO META stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| author tag | >100 |
| keywords tag | >100 |
| meta description | >100 |
| meta tags | >100 |
| seo meta tag | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 2 reviews
About WP BASIC SEO META
From the official readme · v1.01Description
This is a simple meta tag plugin for wp head. When activeated a new meta box will appear in post, and page edit sections of wordpress admin panel. The seo meta box will allow for adding meta tag content in wp head, such as keywords, description and page/artical author.
Installation
- Upload
wp-basic-seo-meta.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Goto any post or page admin section and enter meta content in the seo meta box.
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FAQ
WP BASIC SEO META: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is WP BASIC SEO META free?
Yes. WP BASIC SEO META is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP BASIC SEO META safe to use in 2026?
WP BASIC SEO META shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP BASIC SEO META?
WP BASIC SEO META is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,582 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP BASIC SEO META work with WordPress 7.1?
WP BASIC SEO META is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP BASIC SEO META last updated?
The latest version, 1.01, was released on April 8, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes WP BASIC SEO META?
WP BASIC SEO META is developed and maintained by gabrielcastillo.
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